Fresh Produce Despatch Operative - Warehouse

Barfoots; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Discounted Barfoots vegetable box

Job summary

Barfoots is seeking a hands-on Despatch Operative to join our busy warehouse near our Head Office in PO21 3PX. You will pick, pack and load customer orders, using handheld scanners and pallet trucks to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch of fresh produce to UK retailers.

Working 4 days on, 4 days off in a temperature-controlled environment, you’ll join a supportive team focused on food safety, quality and efficient operation. Prior warehouse experience and a forklift licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, despatch or logistics experience, ideally within FMCG or fresh food
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English Level 2 desirable)
• Experience working to productivity and accuracy targets
• Basic IT skills, including data entry and email
• A Counterbalance Forklift Licence or previous forklift experience (advantageous but not essential as training may be available)
• CIEH Manual Handling Level 2 and Food Safety Level 2 qualifications (desirable)
• A flexible approach and willingness to work across Barfoots sites when required
• A positive attitude, strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices

Responsibilities

• Accurately picking and packing customer orders using handheld scanning technology
• Preparing and securely stacking orders ready for dispatch
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operating pallet trucks and other material handling equipment to move stock throughout the warehouse
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safe working practices at all times
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and health & safety
• Carrying out quality and accuracy checks to ensure customers receive the correct orders first time
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe by following our "Clean As You Go" principles
• Reporting any hazards, incidents or equipment issues promptly
• Supporting colleagues across the warehouse to ensure daily operational targets are achieved

Skills

Warehouse/Despatch experience

English communication

Data entry

Productivity and accuracy targets

Manual handling

Counterbalance forklift licence

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

CIEH Manual Handling Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

Tools

Handheld scanning technology

Pallet trucks operation

SOP compliance tools

Job description

Barfoots is seeking a hands-on Despatch Operative to join our busy warehouse near our Head Office in PO21 3PX. You will pick, pack and load customer orders, using handheld scanners and pallet trucks to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch of fresh produce to UK retailers.

Working 4 days on, 4 days off in a temperature-controlled environment, you’ll join a supportive team focused on food safety, quality and efficient operation. Prior warehouse experience and a forklift licence are advantageous.